In order to ensure your suitability for embryo donation, the following requirements must be met:
Specialist Appointment: A specialist appointment is required with one of our doctors to authorise your participation in the Concept donor program.
Counselling: A counselling session with a Reproductive Technology Council approved counsellor will be required prior to donation, with a second possible appointment at the discretion of the counsellor. The purpose of counselling is to discuss issues and implications specific to the donation of your embryos.
Blood Test: A screening blood test will be required to ensure that your health status is appropriate as a Concept Donor
Declarations: The declaration forms enclosed should be completed and returned to the Donor Coordinator prior to the end of the quarantine period (see below). Please ensure that these declarations have been signed and witnessed.
Quarantine Period: The quarantine period is generally six months from when your embryos were frozen. This step in most cases is not applicable as more than this time has generally passed at the time of donation.
Important Considerations
Consent
Your consent to donate can be withdrawn at any time during this process. Your right to withdraw consent only ceases once the donated embryo(s) have been used in the fertility treatment of another person.
Parentage
In accordance with the Artificial Conception Act 1985, any child born as a result of your donation is the legal child of the birthing mother alone where single, or in conjunction with her husband or de-facto partner.
Anonymity
Although your personal details are unknown to the recipient at the time of donation, Federal law dictates that the child conceived from your donation may access your identifying information once they have reached 16 years of age.
